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Friends Projects
Promoting early childhood literacy
- Read With Me - The Read with Me program
is an updated version of the Book Bags for Babies program
started approximately 15 years ago.
The mother of each baby born in Rochester is presented with a board book and information about the Rochester Public Library. In addition, the Friends are working with the United Way of Olmsted County to give one book per month to each child in Olmsted County until their fifth birthday. All they have to do is fill out and mail in the form. There are approximately 3000 babies born each year in Olmsted County.
Programming at the library
- The Friends support special children's and adults programs presented at the public library.
- Rochester Reads
Book Sales
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- A huge two-day garage sale featuring thousands of books is held during Rochesterfest (usually third week in June) in the library bookmobile garage.
- December Holiday Sale
- Gift Quality Books
- Bake Sale
- Home-baked treats and hot beverages
- Free gift wrap
- Live entertainment
Thursday, February 7th, 2008 12 noon - 7 pm
Library auditorium
Suggested book prices: $1 for hardcover, $.50 for paperback
- Fall Book Sale in September.
Last updated: 1/2/08